havantepe

Havantepe is the production alias of Ismail Genc, a Turkish artist based in Istanbul who also operates under the aliases Raw and Derivate. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, Genc began releasing electronic music in December 2014 and has maintained consistent output across multiple labels over the past decade. His discography spans eight releases distributed through Berg Audio, 200 Records, and Luck of Access, with his most recent work scheduled for release in February 2026.

Havantepe's sound moves between dub techno's atmospheric depths and peak time driving techno, with frequent excursions into minimal and deep tech territories. His releases on Berg Audio lean toward the deeper, more meditative side of techno, while his work demonstrates versatility across tempo ranges suitable for both warm-up sets and prime time dance floor moments. The artist's output has earned recognition on The Beatport Shortlist, indicating consistent quality within the electronic music marketplace. His production style maintains the hypnotic qualities of dub techno while incorporating the momentum and energy characteristics essential for club environments.